Eligard

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Eligard

Eligard (pronounced: e-li-gard) is a brand name for the drug leuprolide acetate, a type of hormone therapy used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Pronunciation

Eligard is pronounced as "e-li-gard".

Etymology

The name "Eligard" is a brand name and does not have a known etymology. It is a proprietary name given by the manufacturer, Tolmar Pharmaceuticals.

Usage

Eligard is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by reducing the amount of testosterone in the body, which prostate cancer cells need to grow.

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